| (a) If a birth mother's needs are met through an existing
resource, you must not, by action or advice, disrupt that unless your
child placement management staff determines that it is in the best
interest of the birth mother and her child that other arrangements
be made based on documented proof that her current living situation
impacts the basic health or safety of the birth parent or the child,
including psychological or emotional abuse. For example, if family
members are providing housing at no cost to a birth mother, your agency
may not advise the birth mother to move to an apartment for which
your agency would pay rent.
(b) This rule applies to any kind of financial assistance.
(c) You must document the impact and determination
of best interest before any arrangements are made and/or expenses
are paid.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §749.245 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909 |
